MORTH Specification (4th Revision)

CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT
S. No. INSTRUMENT FREQUENCY CALIBRATION AT
1 Auto levels Monthly Site
2 Total Station Monthly Site
3 Distomats 6 months Manufacturer’s Work Shop
4 Weight Batchers Before every concreting Site
5 Batching plants Every 3000 m of concrete
3
Site
6 Pug mills 6 months Site
7 Cube testing equipments Yearly Site
EARTH WORK Section 300 of MORTH
Sl No Test Frequency
1 Sand content ( as per IS :2720 part 4) 1 Test / 1500. m3
2 Atterberg limits ( as per IS :2720 part 5) 1Test / 1500. m3
3 Density test ( as per IS :2720 part 8) 1 Test / 1500. m3
4 Deleterious content test ( as per IS :2720 part 27) As and when required
5 Moisture content test ( as per IS :2720 part 2) 1 Test / 250. m3
6 CBR test ( as per IS :2720 part 16) ( 4 days soaked) 1 Test / 3000. m3
7 Field density ( as per IS :2720 part 28)
( The Number of tests shall be doubled if non destructive 1 Test / 1000 sq. metrs in case
methods used) embankment ( minimum 6 tests shall
be carried out ) 1
Test /500 sq. metrs in case of sub
grade (minimum 10 tests shall be
carried out )

Table 300-1 Density Requirrement

Sl No Type of Work Lab Max dry density

1 Emb upto 3 metres height, not subjected to extensive flooting. Not less than 1.52 gm/cc

Emb exceeding 3 metres height or emb of any height subject

2 Not less than 1.60 gm/cc
to long periods of inundation

3 Subgrade & earthen Shoulders/Vergi/Backfill Not less than 1.75 gm/cc

Table 300-2 Compaction Requirrement
Sl No Type of Work Requirred Compaction
1 Subgrade & earthen Shoulders Not less than 97 %
2 Embankment Not less than 95 %
Expansive clay
3 a) Subgrade & 500 mm portion just below the subgrade Not allowed
b) Remaining portion of the embankment Not less than 90 %

MORTH - 305.3.5.1 EMB & SUBGRADE, The thickness of a single compacted layer not exceeding 200 mm
 FILTER MEDIA Section 300 of MORTH

Table 300-3 Grading Requirrement for Filter Material

% Passing by wt
Sieve Designation
Class I Class II Class III
53 mm - - 100
45 mm - - 97-100
26.5 mm - 100 -
22.4 mm - 95-100 58-100
11.2 mm 100 48-100 20-60
5.6 mm 92-100 28-54 4-32
2.8 mm 83-100 20-35 0-10
1.4 mm 59-96 - 0-5
0.710 mm 35-80 6-18 -
0.355 mm 14-40 2-9 -
0.180 mm 3-15 - -
0.090 mm 0-5 0-4 0-3
Table 300-4 Grading Requirrement for Aggregate Drains
% Passing by wt
Sieve Designation
Type A Type B
63 mm - 100
37.5 mm 100 85-100
19 mm - 0-20
9.5 mm 45-100 0-5
3.35 mm 25-80 -
0.600 mm 8-45 -
0.150 mm 0-10 -
0.075 mm 0-5 -
GRANULAR SUB - BASE Section 400 of MORTH
Table 900 - 3 Sl No - 1 Minimum Frequency Tests
Type of Cons Test Frequency (Min)
(i) Gradation As per IS:2720 Part 4 1 test /200M3
(ii) Atterberg limits As per IS:2720 Part 5 1 test /200M3
(iii) Moisture Content prior to Compaction As per IS:2720 Part 1 test /250M2
Granular Sub-Base 2
(iv) Density of Compacted layer As per IS:2720 Part 28 1 test /500M2
(v) Deleterious Constituents As per IS:2720 Part 27 As required
(vi) C.B.R As required
Table 400-1 Grading Requirrement for Close Graded GSB
% Passing by wt
Sieve Designation
Grading I Grading II Grading III
75 mm 100 - -
53 mm 80-100 100 -
26.5 mm 55-90 70-100 100
9.5 mm 35-65 50-80 65-95
4.75 mm 25-55 40-65 50-80
2.36 mm 20-40 30-50 40-65
0.425 mm 10-25 15-25 20-35
0.075 mm 3-10 3-10 3-10
Min CBR 30 25 20
MORTH - 401.4,2 GSB, The thickness of a single compacted layer 100 mm to 225 mm
Table 400-2 Grading Requirrement for Coarse Graded GSB
% Passing by wt
Sieve Designation
Grading I Grading II Grading III
75 mm 100 - -
53 mm - 100 -
26.5 mm 55-75 50-80 100
9.5 mm - - 25-45
4.75 mm 10-30 15-35 -
2.36 mm - - -
0.425 mm - - -
0.075 mm Max 10 Max 10 Max 10
Min CBR 30 25 20
MORTH - 401.4.2 GSB, The thickness of a single compacted layer 100 mm to 225 mm
401.2.2 Physical Requirements for GSB
Sl No Test Test Method Requiements
1 Water Absorption IS : 2386 Part - 4 Max 2.0 %
2 Liquid Limit IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 25%
3 Plastic Limit IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 6.00 %
4 Ten Percent Fines Value BS : 812 Part - 111 Min 50 Kn
5 Density of Compacted Layer IS : 2720 Part - 28 Min 98 %
WATER BOUND MACADAM Section 400 of MORTH
Table 900 - 3 Sl No - 3 Minimum Frequency Tests
Type of
Test Frequency (Min)
Construction
(i) Aggregate Impact value IS: 2386 (part-4) One test per 200 m3 of aggregate
(ii) Grading IS:2720(part-4) One test per 100m 3 of
WBM (iii) Flakiness and Elongation Index IS;2386 (part-1) One test per 200m3 of aggregate
(iv) Atterberg limits of portion of aggregate passing 425
micron sieve IS:2720(part-5) One test per 25m3 of binding material

Table 400-7 Grading Requirrement for WBM

Grading No Size Range IS Sieve Designation % Passing By Wt
125 mm 100
90 mm 90-100
90 mm to 45 mm (Screenings
1 63 mm 25-60
Grade A)
45 mm 0-15
22.4 mm 0-5
90 mm 100
63 mm 90-100
63 mm to 45 mm (Screenings
2 53 mm 25-75
Grade A)
45 mm 0-15
22.4 mm 0-5
63 mm 100
53 mm 95-100
53 mm to 22.4 mm
3 45 mm 65-90
(Screenings Grade B)
22.4 mm 0-10
 (Screenings Grade B)

11.2 mm 0-5
Table 400-8 Grading Requirrement for Screenings (WBM)
Grading
Size of Screenings IS Sieve Designation % Passing By Wt
Classification
13.2 mm 100
11.2 mm 95-100
A 13.2 mm
5.6 mm 15-35
0.180 mm 0-10
11.2 mm 100
B 11.2 mm 5.6 mm 90-100
0.180 mm 15-35
Table 400-6 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For WBM For Sub-Base/Base Coarse
Sl No Test Test Method Requiements
1 Los Angeles Abrasion Value IS : 2386 Part - 4 Max 40 %
2 Aggregate Impact Value IS : 2386 Part - 4 / IS:5640 Max 30 %

Combined Flakiness &

3 IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
Elongation

WET MIX MACADAM Section 400 of MORTH

Table 900 - 3 Sl No - 4 Minimum Frequency Tests
Type of
Test Frequency (Min)
Construction
(i) Aggregate Impact value IS: 2386 (part-4) One test per 200 m3 of aggregate
(ii) Grading IS:2720(part-4) One test per 100m 3 of aggregate
Wet Mix Macadam (iii) Flakiness and Elongation Index IS;2386 (part-1) One test per 200m3 of aggregate
(iv) Atterberg limits of portion of aggregate passing 425 One test per 100m3 of aggregate
micron sieve IS:2720(part-5)
(v) Density of compacted layer. IS:2720(part-28) One test per 500m2
Table 400-11 Grading Requirrement for Wet Mix Mecadam (WMM)
IS Sieve Designation % Passing By Wt
53 mm 100
45 mm 95-100
26.5 mm
22.4 mm 60-80
11.2 mm 40-60
4.75 mm 25-40
2.36 mm 15-30
0.600 mm 8-22
0.075 mm 0-8
MORTH - 406.1, WMM, The thickness of a single compacted layer 75 mm to 200 mm
Table 400-10 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For WMM For Sub-Base/Base Coarse
Sl No Test Test Method Requiements
1 Water Absorption IS : 2386 Part - 4 Max 2.0 %
2 Liquid Limit IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 25%
3 Plastic Limit IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 6.00 %
4 Density of Compacted Layer IS : 2720 Part - 28 Min 98 %
5 Los Angeles Abrasion Value IS : 2386 Part - 4 Max 40 %
6 Aggregate Impact Value IS : 2386 Part - 4 or IS:5640 Max 30 %

Combined Flakiness &

7 IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
Elongation
 PRIME COAT / TACK COAT / FOG SPRAY Section 500 of MORTH
Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 1 Minimum Frequency Tests
Type of Cons Test Frequency (Min)

2 Number of samples per and testes as

(i) Quality of binder
per IS: 8887 as applicable.
Prime coat/Tack
Coat/Fog Spray (ii) Binder temperature for application At regular close intervals

One test per 500 m2 and not less than

(iii) Rate of spread of Binder
two tests per day.

Prime Coat
Table 500-1 Viscosity Requirement & Quantity of Liquid Bituminous Primer

Kinematic Viscosity of
Quantity of Liquid Bituminous
Sl No Type of Surface Primer at 600 C
Material per 10 sq.m (Kg)
(Centistokes)

1 Low Porosity 30 - 60 6 to 9
2 Medium Porosity 70 - 140 9 to 12
3 High Porosity 250 - 500 12 to 15
Tack Coat
Table 500-2 Rate of Application of Tack Coat
Quantity of liquid bituminous
Sl No Type of Surface
material in Kg per Sq.m area
1 Normal Bituminous Surface 0.20 to 0.25
2 Dry and hungry Bituminous Surface 0.25 to 0.30
3 Granular Surface treated with primer 0.25 to 0.30
4 Non Bituminous Surface
a)Granular Base(not primed) 0.35 to 0.40
b)Cement concrete pavement 0.30 to 0.35
BITUMINOUS MACADAM Section 500 of MORTH
Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 4 Minimum Frequency Tests
(i) Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2. sample per Lot
(ii) Aggregate impact value/loss Angeles Abrasion Value as per IS:2386(Part-4) 1 Test/ 50 M3
(iii) Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per IS:2386(Part-1) 1 Test/ 50 M3

Initially one set of 3 specimens for

(iv) Stripping Value as per IS:6241
every sources of Aggregates

(v) Water sensitivity of mix As above

2 tests per day per plant both on the

(vi) Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) individual constituents and mixed
aggregates from the dryer

(vii) Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
(viii) Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates.
( ix) Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 (when gravels are used)
(x) Binder content and aggregate grading Minimum 2 test per day.

(xi) Control of temperature of binder and aggregate for mixing and of the mix at the
At regular interval.
time of laying and rolling
Regular through checks of layer
(xii) Rate of spread of mixed material
thickness.
(xiii) Density of compacted layer 1Test/250 M2
Table 500-4 Composition of Bituminous Mecadam
Grading 1
Mix Designation Grading 2
Nominal Aggregate Size 40 mm 19 mm
Sl NO
Layer Thickness 80 - 100 mm 50 - 75 mm
IS Sieve (mm) Cum % Passing By Wt of Agg
1 45.0 100 -
2 37.5 90-100 -
3 26.5 75-100 100
4 19.0 - 90-100
5 13.2 35-61 56-88
6 4.75 13-22 16-36
7 2.36 4-19 4-19
8 0.300 2-10 2-10
9 0.075 0-8 0-8
Bitumen Content % by Wt of Total Mix 3.1 - 3.4 3.3 - 3.5
Bitumen Grade 35 to 90 35 to 90
MORTH - 504.1 - BM, The thickness of s single layer shall be 50 mm to 100 mm
Table 500-3 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For BM
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)
Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 40 %
Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 30 %
Soundness
Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 2.00 %

Coating ans Stripping of

Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures
If Stripping Value Less than 95
Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min 80 %
%
DENSE BITUMINOUS MECADAM Section 500 of MORTH
Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 6 Minimum Frequency Tests
Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Sand equivalent value test(IS:2720 Part 37) As required
Plasticity Index(IS:2720 Part 5) As required
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required (for SDBM, DBM,BC)
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
 One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate form
Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
per plant per day

For each 400tonnes of mix produced a set of 3 Marshall specimens to

be prepared and tested for stability flow value, density and void content
Stability of Mix Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2
subject to minimum of two sets per plant per day Initially one set of 3
specimens for every sources of Aggregates

Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete
One test for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
Swell test on the mix
per day per plant
Control of binder content and grading of mix
At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Control of temperature of binder in boiler aggregate Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
in the dryer and mix at the time of laying and rolling layer thickness

Rate of spread of mixed material 1 Test / 250 M2

Density of compacted layer 1 Test / 250 M2
Table 500-10 Composition of Dense Bituminous Mecadam
Grading 1
Mix Designation Grading 2
Nominal Aggregate Size 40 mm 25 mm
Sl NO
Layer Thickness 80 - 100 mm 50 - 75 mm
IS Sieve (mm) Cum % Passing By Wt of Agg
1 45.0 100 -
2 37.5 95-100 100
3 26.5 63-93 90-100
4 19.0 - 71-95
5 13.2 55-75 56-80
6 9.50 - -
7 4.75 38-54 38-54
8 2.360 28-42 28-42
11 0.300 7-21 7-21
12 0.150 - -
13 0.075 2-8 2-8
Bitumen Content % by Wt of Total Mix Min 4.0 Min 4.5
Bitumen Grade 65 or 90 65 or 90
MORTH - 507.1 - DBM, The thickness of s single layer shall be 50 mm to 100 mm
Table 500-13 Permissible Variations From The Job Mix Formula
Permissible Variation
Description
Base/Binder Coarse(+/-) Wearing Coarse (+/-)
Aggregate passing 19 mm sieve or larger 8% 7%
Aggregate passing 13.2 mm 9.5 mm 7% 6%
Aggregate passing 4.75 mm 6% 5%
Aggregate passing 2.36 mm 1.18 mm 0.600 mm 5% 4%
Aggregate passing 0.300 mm 0.150 mm 4% 3%
Aggregate passing 0.075 mm 2% 1.5%
Binder Content 0.3% 0.3%
Mixing Temperature 10% (0C) 10% (0C)
Table 500-8 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For DBM
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve

Flakiness & Elongation Index

Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)

Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 35 %

Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 27 %
Soundness
Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 2.00 %

Coating ans Stripping of

Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures

Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength If Stripping Value Lessthan95 % Min 80 %

Table 500-11 Requirements For DBM
Sl No Test Requirements
1 Minimum Stability(Kn at60 C)0
9.0
2 Minimum Flow (mm) 2.0
3 Maximum Flow (mm) 4.0
75 blows on each of the two faces of
4 Comp Level No of Blows
specimen
5 Per Cent Air Voids 3 to 6
6 Per Cent Voids in Mineral Agg (VMA) See Table 500-12
7 Per Cent Voids filled with bitumen (VFB) 65 -75
Table 500-12 Minimum Per Cent Voids in Mineral Aggregate (VMA)

Nominal max Min VMA, Per Cent Related to Design Air Voids, Per Cent2
Particle Size (mm) 3.0 4.0 5.0
9.5 14.0 15.0 16.0
12.5 13.0 14.0 15.0
19.0 12.0 13.0 14.0
25.0 1.0 12.0 13.0
37.5 10.0 11.0 12.0
SEMI DENSE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE Section 500 of MORTH
Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 6 Minimum Frequency Tests
Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Sand equivalent value test(IS:2720 Part 37) As required
Plasticity Index(IS:2720 Part 5) As required
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required (for SDBM, DBM,BC)
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
Table 500-15 Composition of SDBC
Grading 1
Mix Designation Grading 2
Nominal Aggregate Size 13 mm 10 mm
Sl NO
Layer Thickness 35 - 40 mm 25 - 30 mm
IS Sieve (mm) Cum % Passing By Wt of Agg
1 45.0 - -
2 37.5 - -
3 26.5 - -
4 19.0 100 -
5 13.2 90-100 100
6 9.50 70-90 90-100
7 4.75 35-51 35-51
8 2.360 24-39 24-39
9 1.180 15-30 15-30
10 0.600 - -
11 0.300 9-19 9-19
12 0.150 - -
13 0.075 3-8 3-8
Bitumen Content % by Wt of Total Mix Min 4.5 Min 5.0
Bitumen Grade 65 65
MORTH - 508.1 - SDBC, A single layer shall be 25 mm to 100 mm in thickness
Table 500-8 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For SDBC Pavement Layers
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve

Flakiness & Elongation Index

Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)

Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 35 %

Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 27 %
Polishing polished Stone Value BS : 812 Part - 114 Min 55
Soundness
Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption AASHTO - T - 283 Max 2.00 %

Coating ans Stripping of

Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures

If Stripping Value Less than 95

Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min 80 %
%

Table 500-16 Requirements For SDBC

Sl No Test Requirements
1 Minimum Stability(Kn at60 C)0
8.2
2 Minimum Flow (mm) 2.0
3 Maximum Flow (mm) 4.0
4 Comp Level No of Blows 75 blows on each of the two faces of specimen
5 Per Cent Air Voids 3 to 5
 Per Cent Voids in Mineral Agg
6 See Table 500-12
(VMA)

Per Cent Voids filled with

7 65 -78
bitumen (VFB)

BITUMINOUS CONCRETE Section 500 of MORTH

Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 6 Minimum Frequency Tests
Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Sand equivalent value test(IS:2720 Part 37) As required
Plasticity Index(IS:2720 Part 5) As required
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required (for SDBC, DBM,BC)
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate form
Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
per plant per day

For each 400tonnes of mix produced a set of 3 Marshall specimens to

be prepared and tested for stability flow value, density and void content
Stability of Mix Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2
subject to minimum of two sets per plant per day Initially one set of 3
specimens for every sources of Aggregates

Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete

One test for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
Swell test on the mix
per day per plant

Control of binder content and grading of mix

At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Control of temperature of binder in boiler aggregate Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
in the dryer and mix at the time of laying and rolling layer thickness

Rate of spread of mixed material 1 Test / 250 M2

Density of compacted layer 1 Test / 250 M2
Table 500-15 Composition of BC
Grading 1
Mix Designation Grading 2
Nominal Aggregate Size 19 mm 13 mm
Sl NO
Layer Thickness 50 - 65 mm 30 - 45 mm
IS Sieve (mm) Cum % Passing By Wt of Agg
1 45.0 - -
2 37.5 - -
3 26.5 100 -
4 19.0 79-100 100
5 13.2 59-79 79-100
6 9.50 52-72 70-88
7 4.75 35-55 53-71
8 2.360 28-44 42-58
9 1.180 20-34 34-48
 10 0.600 15-27 26-38
11 0.300 10-20 18-28
12 0.150 5-13 12-20
13 0.075 2-8 4-10
Bitumen Content % by Wt of Total Mix 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 7.0
Bitumen Grade 65 65
MORTH - 509.1 - BC, A single layer shall be 25 mm to 100 mm in thickness
Table 500-17 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For BC Pavement Layers
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)
Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 30 %
Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 24 %
Polishing polished Stone Value BS : 812 Part - 114 Min 55
Soundness
Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption AASHTO - T - 283 Max 2.00 %

Coating ans Stripping of

Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures

If Stripping Value Less than 95

Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min 80 %
%

Table 500-19 Requirements For BC

Sl No Test Requirements
1 Minimum Stability(Kn at60 C) 0
9.0
2 Minimum Flow (mm) 2.0
3 Maximum Flow (mm) 4.0
4 Comp Level No of Blows 75 blows on each of the two faces of specimen
5 Per Cent Air Voids 3 to 6

Per Cent Voids in Mineral Agg

6 See Table 500-12
(VMA)

Per Cent Voids filled with

7 65 -75
bitumen (VFB)

511 Open Graded Premix Surfacing Section 500 of MORTH

Table 500-17 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For OGPC
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)
Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 30 %
Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 24 %
Polishing polished Stone Value BS : 812 Part - 114 Min 55
Soundness
Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption AASHTO - T - 283 Max 2.00 %
 Coating ans Stripping of
Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures

If Stripping Value Less than 95

Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min 80 %
%

Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 3 Minimum Frequency Tests

Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate form
Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
per plant per day
Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete

Control of binder content and grading of mix

At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Control of temperature of binder in boiler aggregate Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
in the dryer and mix at the time of laying and rolling layer thickness

Rate of spread of mixed material 1 Test / 250 M2

Table 500-23 Quantities of Materials Required for 10M3 of Road Surfacing for 20 mm thick Open Graded
Premix Carpet
Aggregates
a) Nominal Size 13.2 mm (Passing 22.4 mm Sieve and Retained on 11.2 mm Sieve) 0.18 M3
b) Nominal Size 13.2 mm (Passing 22.4 mm Sieve and Retained on 11.2 mm Sieve) 0.09 M3
Total 0.27 M3
Binder (Quantitieses in terms of straight run Bitumen)
a) For 0.18 M3 of 13.2 mm nominal size stone at 52 kg bitumen per M3 9.5 kg
a) For 0.09 M3 of 11.2 mm nominal size stone at 56 kg bitumen per M3 5.1 kg
Total 14.6 kg
Table 500-24 Quantities of aggregate for 10M area 3

Premix Carpet
a) Nominal Size 13.2 mm (Passing 22.4 mm Sieve and Retained on 11.2 mm Sieve) 0.18 M3
b) Nominal Size 13.2 mm (Passing 22.4 mm Sieve and Retained on 11.2 mm Sieve) 0.09 M3
Table 500-25 Quantities of Emulsion Binder for 10M3 area
For Premix Carpet 20 - 23 Kg
512 Close Graded Premix Surfacing / Mix Seal Surfacing Section 500 of MORTH
Table 500-17 Physical Requirements of Coarse Aggregate For CGPC & MSS
Property Test Test Method Requiements
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 5 % Passing 0.075 mm Sieve
Flakiness & Elongation Index
Particle Shape IS : 2386 Part - 1 Max 30 %
(Combined)
Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max 30 %
Strength IS : 2386 Part - 4
Aggregate Impact Value Max 24 %
Polishing polished Stone Value BS : 812 Part - 114 Min 55
 Soundness
Durability
 Durability Sodium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 5 Max 12 %
Megnasium Sulphate IS : 2386 Part - 3 Max 18 %
Water Absorption Water Absorption AASHTO - T - 283 Max 2.00 %

Coating ans Stripping of

Stripping IS : 6241 Min Retained Coating 95 %
Bitumen Aggregate Mixtures

If Stripping Value Less than 95

Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min 80 %
%

Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 3 Minimum Frequency Tests

Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate form
Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
per plant per day
Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete

Control of binder content and grading of mix

At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Control of temperature of binder in boiler aggregate Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
in the dryer and mix at the time of laying and rolling layer thickness

Rate of spread of mixed material 1 Test / 250 M2

Table 500-26 Aggregate Gradation

Cumulative per cent by weight of total aggregate

IS Sieve passing
Designation in mm
Type - A Type - B
13.2 - 100
11.2 100 88 - 100
5.6 52 - 88 31 - 52
2.8 14 - 38 5 - 25
0.09 0-5 0-5

512.2.5 Proportioning of Materials: The total quantity of aggregates used for type-A or B Close Graded Premix Surfacing shall
be 0.27 M3 per 10 M2 area. The quantity of binder used for premixing in terms of straight run bitumen shall be 22.0 Kg and
19 Kg per 10 M2 area for Type - A and Type - B surfacing respectively.

513 Seal Coat Section 500 of MORTH

Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 3 Minimum Frequency Tests
Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One set of 3 for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One set of 3 for each source of aggregates
Polished stone value(BS:812Part 114) As required
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )

Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) One test for 50 M3 of Aggregate

Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete

Control of binder content and grading of mix

At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Rate of spread of mixed material 1 Test / 500 M2

This work shall consist of the application of a seal coat for sealing the voids in a bituminous surface laid to the specified
levels, grade and cross fall (camber)

Seal Coat shall be of either of the two types

Type A) Liquid Seal Coat comprising of an application of a layer of bituminous binder followed by a cover of stone chips
Type B) Premixed Seal Coat comprising of a thin application of fine
aggregate premixed with bituminous binder
The quantity of bitumen per 10 sqm, shall be 9.8 kg for Type A, and 6.8 kg for Type B seal coat. Where bituminous emulsion
is used as a binder, the quantities for Type A and Type B seal coats shall be 15 and 10.5 kg respectively

For Type - A Seal Coat : Stone chips shall be 6.7 mm size defined as 100 % passing through 11.2 mm sieve and retained
on 2.36 mm sieve. The quantity used for spreading shall be 0.09 cum/10 sqm

For Type - B Seal Coat : Stone chips shall pass 2.36 mm sieve and be retained on 180 micron sieve. The quantity used for
premixing shall be 0.06 M3 per 10 M2 area

MASTIC ASPHALT Section 500 of MORTH

Table 900 - 4 Sl No - 7 Minimum Frequency Tests
Quality of binder as per IS:73(S-65) 2 sample per Lot

Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion Value

1 Test/ 50 M3
as per IS:2386(Part-4)

Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per

1 Test/ 50 M3
IS:2386(Part-1)

Stripping Value as per IS:6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Soundness (as per IS:2386 Part-5) One for each source of aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 (Part-3) One for each source of aggregates
Parentage of fractured faces 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate form
Mix Grading of aggregates as per IS:2386 (Part-1) the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests
per plant per day
Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete

Control of binder content and grading of mix

At regular close intervals
Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2

Control of temperature of binder in boiler aggregate Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
in the dryer and mix at the time of laying and rolling layer thickness
Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material and
Rate of spread of mixed material
layer thickness
Hardness Number Each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of two tests per per day
Table 500-30 Grade & Thickness of Mastic Asphalt Paving, and Grading of Coarse Aggregate

Nominal Size of Coarse Coarse Aggregate content,% by

Application Thickness Range (mm)
Aggregate mass of total mix (+/- 10)

Roads and
25 - 50 13 40
Carriageways
Heavily stressed
areas i.e. junctions & 40 - 50 13 45
toll plazas

Table 500-30 Grade & Thickness of Mastic Asphalt Paving, and Grading of Coarse Aggregate
Nominal size of coarse aggregate 13
IS Sieve (mm) Cum % passing by wt
19 100
13.2 88-96
2.36 0-5
Table 500-31 Grading of Fine Aggregate (Inclusive of Filler) (mastic)
IS Sieve % by Wt og agg
Passing 2.36 mm but retained on 0.600 mm 0-25
Passing 0.600 mm but retained on 0.212 mm 10-30
Passing 0.212 mm but retained on 0.0.075mm 10-30
Passing 0.075 mm 30-55
Table 500-32 Composition of Mastic Asphalt Blocks Without Coarse Aggregate
% by Wt of Mastic Asphalt
IS Sieve
Min Max
Passing 2.36 mm but retained on 0.600 mm 0 22
Passing 0.600 mm but retained on 0.212 mm 4 30
Passing 0.212 mm but retained on 0.0.075mm 8 18
Passing 0.075 mm 25 45
Bitumen Content 14 17
Table - 500 - 5 MANUFACTURING AND ROLLING TEMPERATURES
Bitumen Penetration Bitumen Mixing (0C) Aggregate Mixing (0C) Mixed Material (0C) Laying (0C) Rolling (0C)
35 - 160 - 170 - 160 - 175 - 170 Max - 130 Min - 100 Min
65 - 150 - 165 - 150 - 170 - 165 Min - 125 Min - 90 Min
90 - 140 - 160 - 140 - 165 - 155 Min - 115 Min - 80 Min
Specification for Layer thickness
Specification no Pavement Layer Single Layer Thickness
MORTH - 305.3.5.1 EMB & SUBGRADE, Not exceeding 200 mm
MORTH - 401.4.2 GSB, 100 mm to 225 mm
MORTH - 406.1 WMM, 75 mm to 200 mm
MORTH - 504.1 BM, 50 mm to 100 mm
MORTH - 507.1 DBM, 50 mm to 100 mm
MORTH - 508.1 SDBC, 25 mm to 100 mm
MORTH - 509.1 BC, 25 mm to 100 mm
Permissible Variations from the Job Mix Formula
Description Base/Binder Course
Wearing Course
Aggregate Passing 19 mm Sieve or larger DBM +/- 8 %, BC +/- 7%
Aggregate Passing 13.2 mm, 9.5 mm DBM +/- 7 %, BC +/- 6%
Aggregate Passing 4.75 mm DBM +/- 6 %, BC +/- 5%
Aggregate Passing 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 0.6 mm DBM +/- 5 %, BC +/- 4%
Aggregate Passing 0.3 mm, 0.15 mm DBM +/- 4 %, BC +/- 3%
Aggregate Passing 0.075 mm DBM +/- 2 %, BC +/- 1.5%
Binder Content DBM +/- 0.3 % BC +/- 0.3%
Mixing Temperature DBM +/- 100 C, BC +/- 100 C%
 CONCRETE Section 600, 1000 & 1700 of MORTH
Table 900 - 6 Sl No - 3 Minimum Frequency Tests

One test on every day’s work for each portion of coarse aggregates and
Gradation IS: 2420 Part 4
fine aggregates initially; may be relaxed at discretion of engineer.

Deleterious One test on every day’s work for each portion of coarse aggregates and
IS:2386 (Pt.2)
constituents fine aggregates initially; may be relaxed at discretion of engineer.

Regularly as required subject to minimum of one test a day for coarse

Water absorption IS:2386 (Pt.3) aggregate & two tests a day for fine aggregate. This data shall be used
for correcting the water demand of the mix on daily basis.

Los Angeles abrasion

value or aggregate IS:2386(Pt.4) Once for each source of supply and subsequently on monthly basis
impact test

One test on every day’s work for each portion of coarse aggregates and
Flakiness Index IS:2386 (Pt.1)
fine aggregates initially; may be relaxed at discretion of engineer.

Soundness IS:2386(Pt.5) Before each source of supply and subsequently on monthly basis
Alkali aggregate
IS:2386(Pt.7) Before each source of supply and subsequently on monthly basis
reactivity
Once for approval of source of supply subsequently only in case of
Water (Chemical test) IS :456
doubt
2 cubes and 2 beams per 150 m3 or part there (one for 7 day and other
Strength of concrete IS:516 for 28 days strength)or minimum 6 cubes and 6 beams per days work
whichever is more

Core strength on
IS: 516 As per the requirement of the Engineer only in case o doubt
hardened concrete

One test per each dumper load at both Batching plant site and paving
Workability of fresh
IS: 1199 site initially when work starts .Subsequently sampling may be some
concrete Slump Test
from alternate dumper

Thickness From the level data of concrete pavement surface and sub-base at grid
determination points of 5/ 6.25 mix 3.5 m

Thickness
measurement of for 3 cores per trial length
trial length

Verification of level of
string line in the case String line or steel forms shall be checked for level at an interval of 5.03
of slip from paving or 6.25 m. the level tolerance allowed shall be ± 2mm. These shall be
and steel forms in the got approved 1-2 hours before the commencement of the concreting
case of fixed form activity
paving

Table 1000-1 Requirements of Coarse Aggregate

% Passing
IS Sieve size
40 mm 20 mm 12.5 mm
63 mm 100 - -
40 mm 95-100 100 -
20 mm 30-70 95-100 100
12.5 mm - - 90-100
10 mm 10*35 25-55 40-85
4.75 mm 0-5 0-10 0-10
Table 1000-2 Sand/Fine Aggregate
% Passing
IS Sieve
Zone I Zone II Zone II
10 mm 100 100 100
4.75 mm 90-100 90-100 90-100
2.36 mm 60-95 75-100 85-100
1.18 mm 30-70 55-90 75-100
0.600 mm 15-34 35-59 60-79
0.300 mm 5-20 8-30 12-40
0.150 mm 0-10 0-10 0-10
Table 1700-1

Specified caracteristic Compressive Strength of 150 mm cubes

Grade Designation
at 28 days in Mpa (N/MM2)

M - 15 15
M - 20 20
M - 25 25
M - 30 30
M - 35 35
M - 40 40
M - 45 45
M - 50 50
M - 55 55
Table 1700-2 (A)Minimum Cement Content and Maximum Water Cement Ratio
Max Water Cement Ratio
Min Cement Cont for all
Structural Member exposure Exposure Condition
conditions(Kg/cu.m)
Normal Severe
a)PCC Member 360 0.45 0.45
b)RCC Member 400 0.45 0.40
c)PSC Member 400 0.40 0.40
Table 1700-5 For Design Mix

Concrete Grade Current Margin (Mpa) Target Mean Strength (Mpa)

M - 15 10 25
M - 20 10 30
M - 25 10 36
M - 30 12 42
M - 35 12 47
M - 40 12 52
M - 45 13 58
M - 50 13 63
M - 55 14 69
Table 1700-8
Qty of Concrete in work,
Sl No No of Samples
m3
1 1 to 5 1 3 (7 days) + 3 (28 days)
2 6 to 15 2 3+6
 3 16 to 30 3 3+9
4 31 to 50 4 3+12
5 51 and above 4 plus one additional sample for each additional 50 m3 or part thereof
Table 1700-4
Sl No Type Slump (mm)

a) Structures with exposed inclined surface requiring low

25
1 slump concrete to allow proper compaction

b) Plain cement concrete 25

RCC structures with widely spaced rainforcements; e.g. solid

2 40 - 55
columns, piers, abutments, footings,well steining

RCC structures with fair degree of congestion of

3 rainforcements; e.g. pier and abutment caps, box culverts well 50 - 75
curb, well cap, walls with thickness greaterthan 300 mm

RCC and PSC structures with highly congested

4 rainforcements;e.g.deck slab girders, box girders, walls with 75 - 125
thickness lessthan 300 mm

Under water concreting through tremie e.g. bottom plug, cast-

5 100 - 200
in-situ piling
Dry Lean Concrete Section 600of MORTH
Table 600 - 1 Aggregate Gradation

IS Sieve Designation in mm Cumulative percentage passing the sieve by weight

26.5 100
19 80 - 100
9.5 55 - 75
4.75 35 - 60
600 10 - 35
75 0-8
Table 600 - 3 Proportion of materials for mix

601.3.1 The mix shall be proportioned with a minimum aggregate cement ratio of 15:1 (601.3.3 and minimum 150 kg/cum
concrete)

601.3.4 The average compressive strength of each consecutive group of 5 cubes (150 mm) shall not be less than 10 Mpa at
7 days. In addition the minimum compressive strength of any individual cube shall not be less than 7.5 Mpa at 7 days

903.5.1.1 Frequency for DLC 3 Samples for 1000 sqm area

CEMENT as per IS : 4031

Sl No Name of the Test Requirements Frequency

1 Consistancy of Cement As per Test

2 Setting Time of Cement

a) Initial Setting Time Minimum 30 Minutes
b) Final Setting Time Maximum 600 Minutes
Soundness (Le-Chatelier
3 Maximum 10 mm
Expansion mm)
Fineness (Specific Surface 1 Test / 50 Tonnes (Weekly)
4 Minimum 225 M2/Kg Minutes
M2/Kg
5 Cement Mortar Cube
Compressive Strength
3 Days Minimum 23 N/mm2
7 Days Minimum 33 N/mm2
 28 Days Minimum 43 N/mm2
STEEL as per IS : 1786
Sl No Name of the Test Requirements Frequency
1 Mass Weight Kg/m
2 Tensile Test
a) 0.2 % Proof Stress /
Yield Stress (N/mm2)
IS : 1786 - 2008 (As per Dia) 1 Test / 100 Tonnes
b) U T S (N/mm2)
c) Elongation (%)
3 Bend Test
4 Rebend Test
CEMENT MORTAR as per IS : 2250
Sl No Name of the Test Requirements Frequency

As per grade
(1:2= >7.5N/mm2),
Cement Mortar Cube
1 (1:3= >7.5N/mm2), As Required
Compressive Strength
(1:4= >7.5N/mm2),
(1:6= 3 - 5 N/mm2)

SOLID BLOCKS as per IS : 2185

Sl No Name of the Test Requirements Frequency

For Grade C (4.0) 3.2 N/mm2

Avg of 8 Samples 4.00
1 Compressive Strength N/mm2, For Grade C (5.0) 4.0 8 Samples / 4000 Blocks
N/mm2 Avg of 8 Samples
5.00 N/mm2

2 Water Absorption Maximum - 10 % 3 Samples / 4000 Blocks

NON MODULAR BRICKS as per IS : 1077
Sl No Name of the Test Requirements Frequency
As per Class of Designation -
5 (50) = 5.0 - 7.5 N/mm2
1 Compressive Strength 8 Samples / 4000 Bricks

2 Water Absorption Maximum - 20 % 3 Samples / 4000 Blocks

NON PRESSURE 2 CLASS HUME PIPES as per IS : 458

Non Pressure 2(NP-2) Class

Minimum Cement content
360Kg/M3 Concrete CCS @
28 days 20.0 N/mm2
1 Compressive Strength As Required
If Mortar is used
Minimum Cement content
450Kg/M3 CS @ 28 days 20.0
N/mm2

Requirements for Three

edge Bearing Test Load to
Produce 0.25 mm Crack =
2 Strength Test As Required
16.18 kN/liner meter
Ultimate
Load 24.27 kN/liner meter

Concrete Kerb Stone and Paver Block as per IS : 516

1 Compressive Strength Kerb Stone and Paver Block As required
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR EARTHWORK
Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Free Swelling Index IS : 2720 - 40 Max - 50 % 1 Test / Each Source
2 Grain Size Analysis IS : 2720 - 4 As per Test 1 Test / 1500 M3
3 Atterberg Limits IS : 2720 - 5 LL-Max-70 %, PLMax-45 % 1 Test / 1500 M3
4 Modified Proctor (MDD&OMC) IS : 2720 - 8 Min 1.75 gm/cc 1 Test / 1500 M3
5 California Bearing Ratio IS : 2720 - 16 Emb-Min-2 %, SG-Min-6 % 1 Test / 3000 M3
Emb-1Test/1000 M2,(Min 6 Tests) SG-1Test/500 M2,
6 Field Dry Density Test IS : 2720 - 28 Emb-Min-95 %, SG-Min-97 %
(Min 10 Tests)

FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANULAR SUB-BASE (GSB)

Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Sieve Analysis IS : 2720 - 4 As per MORTH 400 - 1 & 2 1 Test / 200 M3
2 Atterberg Limits IS : 2720 - 5 LL-Max-25 %, PLMax-6 % 1 Test / 200 M3
3 Field Dry Density Test IS : 2720 - 28 Min - 98 % 1 Test/500 M2,(Min 10 Tests)
4 Modified Proctor (MDD&OMC) IS : 2720 - 8 Min - 1.95 gm/cc 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
5 Ten Percent Fines Value BS : 812 - 111 Min - 50 KN 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
6 Water Absorption IS : 2386 - 3 Max - 2 % 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
Gr 1-Min-30%, Gr 2-Min-25%, Gr 3-Min-
7 California Bearing Ratio IS : 2720 - 16 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
20%,

FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR WET MIX MECADAM (WMM)

Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Sieve Analysis IS : 2720 - 4 As per MORTH 400 - 11 1 Test / 100 M 3

2 Atterberg Limits IS : 2720 - 5 LL-Max-25 %, PLMax-6 % 1 Test / 100 M3

3 Aggregate Impact Value IS : 2386 - 4 Max - 30 % 1 Test / 200 M3
4 Flakiness And Elongation Index IS : 2386 - 1 Max - 30 % 1 Test / 200 M3
5 Field Dry Density Test IS : 2720 - 28 Min - 98 % 1 Test/500 M2,(Min 10 Tests)
6 Modified Proctor (MDD&OMC) IS : 2720 - 8 As per Design 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
7 Los Angeles Abrasion Value IS : 2386 - 4 Max - 40 % 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
8 Specific Gravity and Water Absorption IS : 2386 - 3 Sp Gr as per Test, WA-Max - 2 % 1 Test / Each Source (As Req)
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE
Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Sieve Analysis
a) 20 mm Coarse Aggregate As per MORTH 1000 - 1 1 Test / Day
b) 12.5 mm Coarse Aggregate As per MORTH 1000 - 1 1 Test / Day
IS : 2720 - 4
c) Fine Aggregate (River Sand) As per MORTH 1000 - 2 1 Test / Day
d) Fine Aggregate (Stone Dust) As per MORTH 1000 - 2 1 Test / Day
2 Aggregate Impact Value IS : 2386 - 4 Max - 30 % 1 Test / Day
3 Flakiness Index IS : 2386 - 1 Max - 30 % 1 Test / 200 M3
IS : 1199 -
4 Workability of Concrete (Slump) As per Design & (MORTH 1700 - 4) 1 Test / Every Miller
1959
 5 Compressive Strength IS : 516 As per MORTH 1700 - 1(As per grade)
1 - 5 M3/1 set (3+3)
6-15 M3/2 sets (3+6)
16-30 M3/3 sets (3+9)
31-50 M 3/4 sets
(3+12)
51- M 3 and above 4 + 1
additional set for each 50M3

FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CEMENT

Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Consistancy of Cement As per Test
2 Setting Time of Cement
a) Initial Setting Time Minimum 30 Minutes
b) Final Setting Time Maximum 600 Minutes
3 Soundness (Le-Chatelier Expansion mm) Maximum 10 mm
IS : 4031 1 Test / 50 Tonnes (Weekly)
4 Fineness (Specific Surface M2/Kg Minimum 225 M2/Kg Minutes
Cement Mortar Cube Compressive
5
Strength
3 Days Minimum 23 N/mm2
7 Days Minimum 33 N/mm2
28 Days Minimum 43 N/mm2
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL
Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
1 Mass Weight Kg/m
2 Tensile Test
a) 0.2 % Proof Stress / Yield Stress
(N/mm2) IS : 1786 -
b) U T S (N/mm2) IS : 1786 - 2008 (As per Dia) 1 Test / 100 Tonnes
2008
c) Elongation (%)
3 Bend Test
4 Rebend Test
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CEMENT MORTAR
Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
As per grade (1:2= >7.5N/mm2),(1:3=
Cement Mortar Cube Compressive
1 IS : 2250 1981 >7.5N/mm2),(1:4= >7.5N/mm2), As Required
Strength
(1:6= 3 - 5 N/mm2)

FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID BLOCKS

Sl No Name of the Test Code Requirements Frequency
For Grade C (4.0) 3.2 N/mm Avg of 8
2

Samples 4.00 N/mm2, For Grade C (5.0)

1 Compressive Strength 8 Samples / 4000 Blocks
IS : 2185 - 1 4.0 N/mm2 Avg of 8 Samples 5.00
N/mm2,
2 Water Absorption Maximum - 10 % 3 Samples / 4000 Blocks
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON MODULAR BRICKS
 As per Class of Designation - 5 (50) =
1 Compressive Strength 5.0 - 7.5 N/mm2 8 Samples / 4000 Bricks
IS : 1077 1992
2 Water Absorption Maximum - 20 % 3 Samples / 4000 Blocks
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON PRESSURE 2 CLASS HUME PIPES
1 - 5 M3/1 set (3+3)
Non Pressure 2(NP-2) Class Minimum 6-15 M3/2 sets (3+6)
Cement content 360Kg/M Concrete CCS
3
16-30
@ 28 days 20.0 N/mm2 M3/3 sets (3+9)
1 Compressive Strength
If Mortar is used Minimum Cement 31-50 M3/4 sets (3+12)
content 450Kg/M CS @ 28 days 20.0
3

N/mm2 51- M3 and above 4 + 1 additional set for

IS : 458 1988 each 50M3
Up to 50 Pipes - 8 Samples
Requirements for Three edge Bearing 51-100 Pipes - 13 Samples
Test Load to Produce 0.25 mm Crack = 101-300 Pipes - 20 Samples
2 Strength Test
16.18 kN/liner meter 301-500 Pipes - 32 Samples
Ultimate Load 24.27 kN/liner meter 501 & Above Pipes -
50 Samples
FREQUENCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BITUMINOUS MECADAM
Quality of binder IS : 73 (S-65) 2 sample per Lot
Aggregate impact value/Los Angeles Abrasion
IS : 2386 - 4 1 Test/ 50 M3
Value as per IS:2386(Part-4)
Flakiness Index and Elongation index as per
IS:2386(Part-1)
IS : 2386 - 1 1 Test/ 50 M3
Stripping Value IS : 6241 Initially one set of 3 specimens for every sources of Aggregates
Water absorption of aggregates IS:2386 - 3 One for each source of aggregates
Parentage of fractured faces - 1 Test/ 50 M3 ( when gravels are used )
One set of tests on individual constituents and mixed aggregate
Mix Grading of aggregates IS : 2386 -1 the dryer for each 400 tonnes of mix subject to a minimum of tw
to be per
tests prepared andday
plant per tested for stability flow value, density and vo
Stability of Mix Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2
content subject to minimum of two sets per plant per day Initiall
Water sensitivity of mix AASHTO T283 As required for the Bituminous Concrete
Control of binder content and grading of mix
At regular close intervals
Control
Asphalt of temperature
Institute ManualofMS-2
binder in boiler
Regular control through check on the weight of mixed material a
aggregate in the dryer and mix at the time of
layer thickness
laying
Rate ofand rolling
spread of mixed material 1 Test / 250 M2
Density of compacted layer 1 Test / 250 M2